animal welfare
Canadian Monks Bought 600 Pounds of Live Lobsters and Released Them in the Ocean
Over 600 pounds of lobsters are now scuttling peacefully on the ocean floor of eastern Canada rather than wallowing in butter and garlic, thanks to the efforts of a group of Buddhist monks.
Why Mega Farms Might Not Always Be Bad for Animal Welfare
Large-scale cattle farms are on the rise in Britain, much to the worry of animal welfare groups. But is keeping huge herds in part-indoor conditions always bad news for cows?
Jaguar shot dead at Olympic torch ceremony in Brazil
A Brazilian soldier killed the rare animal with a single gunshot after it escaped from its handlers in the Amazon city of Manaus.
American Egg Producers Agree to Stop Grinding Up Live Baby Chicks
Every year, more than 3 billion male chickens are killed around the world within hours of being born, disposed of as unnecessary byproducts of a system that prizes eggs and egg-laying hens exclusively.
Taking This Photo Would Be Illegal in Utah
Ag gag laws make it illegal to go undercover in factory farms, like the Humane Society did at this egg farm in Maine.
Cincinnati Zoo Could Face Criminal Charges Over Gorilla Death
Animal activists have filed a complaint against the Cincinnati Zoo alleging the facility had inadequate safety barriers in place, which allowed the child to fall into the gorilla enclosure.
Luxembourg Is Set to Become the Most Animal-Friendly Country in the World
Proposed new animals rights legislation — which states animals are sentient beings with certain rights, who can experience anguish — has been described as the most progressive in the world.
Hey Australia, Stop Buying Tiny Dogs With Giant Heads
Those smushy faced dogs we love are really bad at breathing—but we keep buying more and more of them. Vets need you to cut it out.
Why Vegans Are Protesting Bernie Sanders Rallies
Matt and many of his fellow DxE members are hoping to bring Sanders’s support for agribusiness to a more public consciousness, which Matt says is a black mark on an otherwise positive record.
Dolphin Sex Abuse Whistleblower Calls out Aquarium for Jerking Off Sea Mammals
Earlier this month, Leonie Vestering filed a criminal complaint against Europe's largest marine park after an undercover documentary revealed employees to be masturbating the animals.
Meet the Florida Woman Fighting the Authorities to Keep Her Pet Gator
"Rambo likes to be hugged," says Mary Thorn. "He's a big hugger. If you hug him, you've made his day, or if you scratch him right under the chin, you've got a new best friend."
SeaWorld Ends Orca Breeding But Its ‘Last Generation’ Will Live Another 50 Years
The announcement Thursday was a definite win for animal welfare activists, but what about the 23 whales currently living at the parks?